Kawarau & Arrow, NZ: gold panning

Where: New Zealand · Oceania · approx. -45.0, 169.0 (vicinity only)

Why this spot: placer gold

What turns up: Central Otago's Kawarau and Arrow rivers are historic gold country; recreational panning is allowed only in designated public gold-fossicking areas, and relics are protected.

Access: Restricted.

Active mining claims, private ground, or a protected/permit-only site. Do not collect without written authorization.

Satellite view, historic-map overlays, tide/flow context and field notes are in the app. Exact research detail is part of Pro.